RNA

• What is RNA?

  Ribonucleic acid, a single-stranded nucleic acid
• What nitrogenous base is found in RNA instead of thymine?

  Uracil (U)
• What sugar does RNA contain?

  Ribose
• How many types of RNA are there?

  Three types
• What is the function of Messenger RNA (mRNA)?

  Forms complementary strands to DNA
• What does Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) do?

  Forms ribosomes with proteins in the cytoplasm
• What is the role of Transfer RNA (tRNA)?

  Transports amino acids to the ribosome